A Clearer View

What Central Florida doctors want you to know about dry eye, screen time, emerging treatments and everyday habits. Vision plays an essential role in our overall health and quality of life, yet eye health is often overlooked until a problem arises. From daily habits to routine care, protecting our eyes requires more attention than we may realize. To explore the best ways to maintain... Read More

Nothing to Fear

YA horror writer Nicole M. Wolverton looks on the bright side of getting scared. Nicole M. Wolverton’s first short story—“drawn rather than written,” she says, “because it was before I could actually write”—featured a character named Mona, an imaginary friend who had red hair and knives for fingers. Although Mona didn’t use her knife-fingers for nefarious purposes,... Read More

No Single Way to Succeed

From dual enrollment and community college to internships and flexible degree programs, Central Florida students have more than one way to turn education into their future careers. The path from high school to a career used to seem straightforward. You graduate from high school, attend a four-year university, earn a degree and enter the workforce. And for many students, this remains... Read More

Making It Shine

Rising star Alyssa Miles hopes to find success with her role in a new Netflix series. Sometimes the biggest opportunities arrive when you’re not looking for them. That was certainly the case for Alyssa Miles, who was wrapping up her senior year at Muhlenberg College when an audition landed in her inbox for a new Netflix series. At the time, Miles was focused on graduating, exploring... Read More

A Solid Foundation

Foundation Academy is setting a standard with a new program designed to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Foundation Academy, Central Florida’s top private Christian school, has been guiding students since 1958 through a Christ-based education. Built on core foundations of faith, academics, fine arts and athletics, the school continues to deliver high-quality education... Read More

Keep Your Eye on the Ball

Many athletes today feel pressured to specialize in one sport from a young age, but there are risks involved, from overuse injuries to mental burnout. Back when he was coaching high school basketball in Washington, D.C., one of Steve Turner’s players was future NCAA hero Kris Jenkins, who went on to hit perhaps the most famous buzzer-beater in March Madness history to lead Villanova... Read More

The Long Road Home

Bestselling historical novelist Pam Jenoff reflects on writing, family and the journey that changed her life. Thirty years ago, a diplomatic assignment to Krakow, Poland, changed Pam Jenoff’s life forever. Fresh out of graduate school and a stint as Special Assistant to the Secretary of the U.S. Army at the Pentagon, Jenoff joined the U.S. State Department as a consular officer... Read More

Here Comes the Bride

Orlando Family Magazine’s annual wedding guide can help ease the stress of planning with helpful recommendations to achieve your perfect day. The many elements that go into planning a wedding can be exciting yet stressful at times. From selecting the perfect venue and food to decor and color palettes, there are many components that are needed to complete the special day. While... Read More

Aging, Reimagined

Dr. Marissa Magsino is taking a personalized approach to hormones, wellness and longevity. Most people’s passions and vocations are closely tied to their personal stories, and that’s certainly true for Marissa Magsino, MD FAARM. Dr. Magsino, who is board-certified in functional medicine and began her career in internal medicine and pediatrics before transitioning to functional... Read More

A Higher Standard of Skin Care

From skin health to rejuvenation, the experts at Associates in Dermatology provide personalized, advanced care tailored to your individual needs. With wedding season upon us once again and the holidays right around the corner, many people are eagerly looking forward to gathering with loved ones to celebrate in style. But spending time outside all summer soaking up the abundant... Read More

Know Your Body

As conversations around women’s health grow, medical advances and a greater focus on listening to patients are helping women get the care they need at every stage of life. The field of women’s health presents multiple challenges for patients and physicians that are not seen in other areas of health care due to a number of biological, societal, cultural and historical factors.  While... Read More

The 10 Spot: Breakfast Dishes

While there’s been some debate recently about whether or not breakfast is still considered the most important meal of the day, one could easily make the case it’s the most satisfying. For the early risers among us, we crafted this list of 10 dynamite breakfast dishes from across the area full of sweet and savory options that get the day off to a rousing start.   Berrylicious... Read More

Learn While Living

The Keystone School was built to give families a flexible, high-quality education—wherever life takes them. The importance of a high-quality education cannot be overstated. It fosters critical thinking, promotes intellectual growth, and equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school, their careers and life. Despite the critical role education plays... Read More

Great Escapes

From beach retreats to outdoor adventures, these Florida destinations offer the perfect fall escape without the long drive. As summer winds down and students head back to school, family trips and vacations become more difficult to fit into the busy schedules that fall brings. Fortunately, families can still enjoy a getaway by staying within a few hours of home. Weekend trips to... Read More

Taking Center Stage

Opera Orlando prepares young singers for the stage through educational and professional-development programs serving a range of ages and experience levels. The arts have always been an essential part of life—it’s the movies we watch, music we listen to and the performances we experience. At Opera Orlando, the arts are very much alive, offering educational programs that allow... Read More

Keeping the Arts Alive

Discover the performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences bringing Central Florida’s stages, galleries and community spaces to life this season. As the fall season approaches, now is the perfect time to start planning how you’ll make the most of the months ahead. Whether you’re excited about art exhibits, live performances, seasonal festivals or cultural experiences,... Read More

The 10 Spot: Chicken Sandwiches

Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch on the go or sitting down to savor a chef-driven creation, there’s something undeniably satisfying about a great chicken sandwich. We made our way around the area in search of the standouts that leave you hungry for more and settled on these delectable offerings. From crispy classics to flavor-packed originals, these 10 chicken sandwiches... Read More

Setting the Stage

Central Florida Community Arts Youth Theatre program inspires kids to grow as performers—and people. Every parent wants to watch their child grow up with confidence and determination. And while there are many activities that can teach children skills to develop into capable young boys and girls, many are finding the immersive experiences in youth theater to be among the most... Read More

Looking the Part

Women in need can get the proper professional attire and necessary career skills to thrive in the workplace with the help of Dress for Success Greater Orlando. As hard as it to believe now after more than a decade of involvement with the organization, Shequila Roberts never actually wanted to go to Dress for Success Greater Orlando in the first place. In fact, she clearly remembers... Read More

Trusted Care for the Whole Family

Family Medical Center brings 70+ years of expertise to comprehensive primary care to adolescents, adults and seniors with patient convenience built in every step of the way. For families looking for quality, comprehensive primary care services in Orlando, Family Medical Center is their answer. “Our quality of care is excellent. We have a very strong staff, and our doctors have... Read More

Building the Future of Family

Through groundbreaking research, global collaboration and a commitment to personalized care, Reproductive Medical Associates is helping more patients achieve their dreams of parenthood. When patients are facing infertility, it’s not always easy to figure out a way forward. Reproductive Medicine Associates is not only a guiding light on that journey, but with its higher-than-average... Read More